Head of Product 
Location: GB, LND, 
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Retail

Company profile:

Job description:
Based in the heart of the City, this exceptional opportunity as Head of Product in a fast-growing tech start-up is a challenging and varied position requiring a highly motivated and professional commercial guru, ideally with a degree, but certainly with an interest in pursuing a career in start-ups / technological businesses.The CompanyRecognised by Wired Magazine as one of Europe’s hottest tech start-ups, Appear Here is the leading marketplace to rent short-term space. Hailed a "digital game changer for the high street" by The Guardian, Appear Here is the simplest way to list and rent flexible retail space online. Our mission is to build a global network of spaces, so people can rent space in cities across the world and take their ideas to destinations near and far.Since launching in 2013, Appear Here lists over 500 spaces nationwide, and has over 5000 brands and retailers using the site. A diverse mix of big names and upcoming brands have all found space for their ideas with Appear Here ranging from Microsoft, Diageo, Google, &amp; the BBC to Serge de Nimes and Stylist Magazine. The RoleWe’re growing fast, and to support this we’re looking for a Head of Product to help us broaden and develop our product offering. This is a fantastic, unique opportunity to join a great team in a hands-on, leadership role, and play a pivotal role in our on-going growth and success.

Requirements:
You should have exceptional organisational, project management and analytical skills. It is essential that you have at least three years product management experience, with a strong understanding of technical architecture of complex and highly scalable web applications. You must have experience in designing simple and intuitive user interfaces – with the ability to create examples through wireframes and mock ups. It is desirable you have experience in developing search products, technologies and platforms. Experience with the following would be beneficial; search, web crawling, mobile app development, data visualisation, B2B advertising platforms, marketplaces, job market. You must be a collaborative team player with exceptional communication and presentation skills. Key areas of responsibility within this Head of Product:Create and deliver an innovative product roadmapWork with founder and team to build shared product vision, specs &amp; priorities, and manage communication to ensure that all stakeholders are well-informedRuthlessly prioritise, rescope projects and remove roadblocks. Balance the many competing demands including: bugs vs features, small vs large projectsMaintain a detailed and prioritised schedule of bugs, enhancements and projectsQualitative analysis including usability studies, user testing and market and competitor researchQuantitative analysis including defining and analysing key metrics, A/B testing and multi-variate testingManage, develop and grow a world class development teamMaximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the normSkills and Qualifications +3 years product management experienceExceptional organizational, project management and analytical skillsUnderstanding of the technical architecture of complex and highly scalable web applicationsExperience designing simple and intuitive user interfaces – ability to create examples through wireframes and mock upsExperience developing search products, technologies and platforms is strongly desiredCollaborative team player with exceptional communication skillsFamiliarity with Google platforms including Analytics, Adwords and Adsense

Benefits:
Excellent Salaries Company Benefit PackagesInternational Development Company Progression &amp; Support schemes